Graham Beck The Game Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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Debbie Ingram rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Another great value wine from South Africa! This is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and has lots of black fruits, tobacco and cocoa on the nose. The wine is well balanced with good acidity firm tannins with a lingering finish. This would be a great accompaniment to grilled meat dishes.

Heather Wall rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

This full-bodied South African Cabernet is a decadent deep ruby colour with good aromas and flavours of fleshy black cherry, cassis, black raspberry, cigar box and herbal notes. The wine is dry with some grippy tannins so suggest decanting. Good balanced acidity and a decent finish. Good price/quality performer at $19. Pair with roasted or grilled red meats, BBQ rack of ribs with sauce, hamburgers.
Tasted: January 2016

Matt Steeves rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Cedar, black currant, dark cherry, earth and herbs on the nose. Rich and refreshing, this value priced Cabenert Sauvignon shows great depth and balance making it a winner with flavourful cheese, gourmet burgers, or grilled steak. Tasted January 2016. 89 points. Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca

Natalie's Review

Graham Beck The Game Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Robertson, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: An attractive rich deep red hue in the glass. Aromas of dark spice and blackberry from start to finish. The former name of this wine was The Gamekeeper’s Reserve, but the wine remains as great as ever. Long finish infused with cedar smoke. Lovely cedar-rich, mint, blackberry aromas on the nose of this robust, deep red wine. Full-bodied and smooth with a kick that keeps you coming back to the glass. Pair with reading the book Out of Africa. Drink: 2014-2018. 2519 14% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. February 8, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

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